APT’s MISSION is to advance appropriate traditional and new technologies to care for, protect, and promote the longevity of the built environment and to cultivate the exchange of knowledge throughout the international community.


Gear Up for a Good Cause--Patti the Preservationist website launched

APT is dedicated to fostering equity and cultural diversity within the historic preservation field. One way APT advances this goal is through the Equity Scholars Program, which provides funding for students and professionals to attend the annual conference. Want to help support the cause? All purchases made through the Patti the Preservationist shop directly support this scholarship program. 

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The latest issue of the APT Bulletin is in the mail to members. 

You can preview the Table of Content here.

Don't miss the newest Practice Points, Number 28, "Opening the Drapes: Shedding Light on Draped-Mesh Cinder-Concrete Floor Slabs" by Lauren P. Feinstein and Kevin C. Poulin. 

For more information about the APT Bulletin, sample articles, Table of Contents, and more visit this page

 



The APT Annual Conference is coming to Providence, RI 
November 11-15, 2025

Don’t miss your chance to register for the APT 2025 Conference in Providence, Rhode Island — Revolution & Innovation: The Power of Water, Craft & Architecture — at the standard registration rate!

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Water is the lifeblood of Rhode Island, the Ocean State. Canals and rivers connect industrial centers throughout New England to Providence and its harbor on the northern edge of Narragansett Bay. This conference will explore how the power of water, craft, and architecture can be harnessed in Revolution and Innovation. Learn More

 

2025 APT International Board Elections 
All Members Encouraged to Vote

Please cast your ballot by November 12 at 5 p.m.

Didn't receive your ballot in your email? Please email Rebecca and request a copy. 

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APT City Gathering: Washington, DC
A Walking Tour and Networking Event on the National Mall

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 
Walking Tour: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Followed by a Reception until 9:30 pm

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